First Day

So today was Jah's first day of school...
Although morning's wake up had us all groggy, we snapped out of it and started our day. Yesterday I did a run through with Jah to show how the first day would be. "The first thing they're going to ask you when you show up to class is 'Hello, what's your name?'" She looked around as if I wasn't speaking to her. So, I asked again. "What's your name?" She wouldn't say anything and continued playing school.
After nap and our math session, I asked her again, "So, what's your name?" and again I got nothing. Speaking with Jah leading is a past time of mine. Although at times her voice gets aggravating it is a joy to know she's here. I did my hardest not to cry when she went away this morning, but the tears still weld up in my eyes.

The staff were friendly, but late we didn't get her into class until 30mins after her proposed time. Nice small class taught by a black man and white woman (diversity at its best Thank Goodness). As I signed her in and asked questions her female teacher did just what I said she would. She asked Jah, "And what's your name?" My girl bust out and said "My name is Jos'Lyn S'nevaeh-Promise McCallister!" and you could hear the class and parents "ooo and mmmmhhhmmin" as I sat there crying inside warm sayin' that's my baby! Her brother hugged me and said "You did it ma!"
Next thing I know the teacher says "Ok, go and put your book bag in your cubby." Now I know I we taught her her name and how to say it but I wasn't so sure about how she knew how to write it, but she did because she put her bag in the correct cubby with "Jos'Lyn" on it.  I cried even more knowing that my daughter knew more than I thought she did. And now she too is leaving me...sniff sniff

IT'S HER TURN...

Ten years ago when I had my son, I knew nothing about a blogging; but I did know that he was going to finally go to school! I was excited, he was excited, we learned together. Then, the years flew by first, second, third, and fifth grade. I remember that, yes he had a graduation and everything. I was so proud of him. We'd come a long way and boy was he smart. His baby sister and I cheering him on when they called his name *sigh* smh so...can somebody please tell me...WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO MIDDLE SCHOOL???  

My son is now an 8th grader, that's a senior in middle school and he is standing 6, yes count them 6 inches taller than I am (don't laugh cause I'm short...I'm still the mama!). Did I mention, girlfriends??? OMG how was I not ready for this? I still see my itty mitty little smoogie woogie son Mone-Mone...but he's grown now, he has hair and everything omg smh...so was not ready for that. So he blessed me with this movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid then, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 it all became clear to me: HE'S GROWING UP NOW *sniff, sniff*  (In my sons deep teen voice) "It'll be alright ma, I gotcha back, and you still got Jossi. We'll take care of you ma." 

Jossi, yes yes yes I still have Jossi! All is not lost! Cute little button nosed Mini-Me as I so dubbed her. After three years of rearing where the last year all I heard for ten months every morning we took Mr. Mone to school was "Mommy? Why can't I go to school?" Being a disabled mother of two without a job, kinda took the fun out of daycare servicing. But then, I heard: "they have Vpak for kids her age, but there's a waiting list". Wasn't even talking to me; but I show was on it yup yup. Signed her up...wait for it...wait for it...wait for it...

"Uh, Miss Reese, we have a new school opening up that are taking 3-4year olds, would you like to try to get Jos'Lyn in?" "Sure." 

"It's at a church facility."  <should have heard me singing the Whisper's inside my head: just wanna tell u how I'm feeling inside,(doin' my lil two step) love got me walkin on cloud number 9... "Since she's three she can start the next school year."...it just gets better in time>

BLESSED AND THANK YOU JESUS!!!!! 

Everything lil mama needs for school... I think I'm more ecstatic than she is...

"Mommy, guess what, I soon will be going to the BIG school. Mommy? Don't cry, I'll be back to check on you everyday...IT'S MY TURN NOW MOMMY!"

I just smiled my mommy smile as she went to go play in her room. I'm thinking: 'yep, it's her turn now....'

August 30th...HERE WE COME!